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Here you can find a lot of useful information about dealing with the sun, sun protection and UV radiation. Should you not find what you are looking for here, please write us a message. We will try to help you as soon as possible.

UV
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sun-a-wear
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Protection
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Research
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Latest Articles

sun-a-wear and UV Research sun-a-wear and UV Research
Our mission is to raise awareness of UV radiation and to promote research into the health effects of UV radiation. We do this by continuously improving and miniaturizing our technology...
What the Sensor Measures What the Sensor Measures
The sun-a-wear sensor measures the UV index at irregular intervals. That depends on how much light reaches its solar cell. When the sensor is in the sun, it measures every...
UV Protection Recommendations UV Protection Recommendations
How do the UV protection recommendations work in the sun-a-wear app? And how do you interpret them in such a way that they support you optimally in everyday life? Here...
UV Dose Limit UV Dose Limit
The sun-a-wear app allows you to set a daily UV dose limit that you don't want to exceed. Your maximum daily dose. If you have multiple sensors connected to the...
Wearing the Sensor Wearing the Sensor
Your sun-a-wear sensor comes with two clips to attach it to your clothing. It is important that it is worn in a place that is exposed to the sun. Only...
Sensor out of Range Sensor out of Range
Of course, if you use sun-a-wear, it can happen that you forget it, lose it, your smartphone is not within reach. For example, when you go swimming with the sensor....
Looking after your Sensor Looking after your Sensor
The sun-a-wear sensor is basically very easy to care for. So you can always have it with you without worrying about breaking it. However, you should be careful not to...
Quick Start Quick Start
Download the sun-a-wear app from the Android play store or the Apple app store.
Adding a Sensor Adding a Sensor
You can add sensors in two different ways in the sun-a-wear app
Problem Solving Problem Solving
The longer we stay in the sun, the more its rays affect our skin. Our body can deal with some of the UV rays on its own. We see it...
How sun-a-wear treats your Data How sun-a-wear treats your Data
At sun-a-wear we take data protection very seriously. We therefore want to communicate transparently which data we store where and how and what happens to it
Android Permissions Android Permissions
When you install the sun-a-wear app on an Android smartphone, it asks for two permissions: Location and Background Location.
Swiss quality
Every sensor was developed and manufactured in Switzerland.
Buy without risk
If you don't like your sensor, you can easily return it up to 30 days after purchase.
Strengthen awareness
By setting a good example, 
you are helping to protect others!